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Mystic River

Episode 3 of 4

Sanjeev Bhaskar finds out how India's ancient traditions shape life today. Starting in Calcutta during the Hindu New Year celebrations, he takes a trip on the Ganges.

Sanjeev Bhaskar finds out how the country's ancient traditions still shape life today. Starting in Calcutta during the chaos and fireworks of the Hindu New Year, Sanjeev takes a trip on the Ganges, and sees a spectacular statue-dunking ceremony dedicated to the city's patron goddess, Kali. And he finds out how today's young Indian professionals are reconnecting with the spirituality of their forefathers.

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Fri 14 Nov 2008 00:20
BBC Two Scotland

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Credits

Presenter Sanjeev Bhaskar
Producer Deep Sehgal
Series Producer John Das

Broadcasts

  • Mon 13 Aug 2007 21:00
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 23 Aug 2007 02:50
    BBC One
  • Thu 13 Nov 2008 23:20
    BBC Two England
  • Thu 13 Nov 2008 23:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
  • Fri 14 Nov 2008 00:20
    BBC Two Scotland